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Red Velvet Blossom Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

These Red Velvet Blossom Cookies combine classic red velvet flavors with a delightful twist—a Hershey’s Hug candy nestled in the center of each cookie. Soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake in just 20 minutes, making them a fantastic treat for holidays, parties, or any occasion that calls for a festive dessert.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

Topping

  • 24 Hershey’s Hug candies (unwrapped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and to ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined. This will evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa throughout the flour.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the unsalted butter on medium speed for 5 minutes until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the sugar and continue beating for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  4. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Food Coloring: Incorporate the egg, vanilla extract, and red food coloring into the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until everything is evenly combined, resulting in a vibrant red batter.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. The dough should come together smoothly.
  6. Add Milk to Soften Dough: While the mixer is running on low speed, slowly pour in the milk. Add just enough to soften the dough so it’s easy to scoop but still holds its shape.
  7. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out heaping spoonfuls of dough. Shape each into a ball and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed and the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  9. Add Hershey’s Hugs: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Then gently press one unwrapped Hershey’s Hug candy into the center of each cookie.
  10. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. The candies will look like they are melting initially but will resolidify into their perfect shape as they cool.
  11. Store Cookies: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week or refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze them, but be aware that sudden temperature changes may cause the candy to bloom, which affects appearance but not taste.

Notes

  • Room temperature butter is key to achieving fluffy cookie dough.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to ensure even-sized cookies for uniform baking.
  • Do not disturb the candy after placing it on warm cookies to allow it to set properly.
  • Freezing may cause candy bloom—a harmless whitening effect on the candy’s surface.
  • For a deeper red color, adjust the amount of red food coloring to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/red-velvet-blossom-cookies-recipe/